What is the story of Mahabharat in short?

The Mahabharata is an ancient Indian epic where the main story revolves around two branches of a family – the Pandavas and Kauravas – who, in the Kurukshetra War, battle for the throne of Hastinapura. Interwoven into this narrative are several smaller stories about people dead or living, and philosophical discourses.

What is the story behind Draupadi?

She was the common wife of the five Pandava brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva. She is described to be the most beautiful woman of her time and was prophesied to bring the end of many warriors. After Yudhishthira lost Draupadi in the game, she was humiliated by the Kauravas and abused by Karna.

Is Mahabharat real or story?

Mahabharata is completely real and it did take place. There are numerous archaeological and scientific evidence to prove the occurrence and existence of Mahabharata. It has been mentioned in the epic that Mahabharata is an “Itihasa” which means history and thus it means that Mahabharata took place.

What is the importance of Draupadi in Mahabharata?

Draupadi (Sanskrit: द्रौपदी, lit. Daughter of Drupada) is the most important female character in the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. According to the epic, she is the daughter of Drupada, King of Panchala. Draupadi is considered as one of the Panch-Kanyas or Five Virgins.

What does the poem Kurukshetra say about Draupadi?

Wrings its hands and strives to weep”. A long poem “Kurukshetra”, written by Amreeta Syam, conveys this angst of Panchali (Draupadi), born unasked for by her father, bereft of brothers and sons and her beloved sakha (friend) Krishna. Draupadi was a heroic princess of the Hindu epic of Mahabharata.

How can one truly understand the Mahabharata?

To truly understand the Mahabharata, therefore, would require one to truly understand Draupadi.

Why did Kaurava and Kurukshetra fight in Mahabharata?

Only Parikshit, the grandson of Subhadra and Arjuna, survives to continue the Kuru lineage. The disrobing of Draupadi marks a turning point in the narrative of the Mahabharata. It is the main reason for the great Kurukshetra Yudh (war). The Pandava -Kaurava rivalry was a more general cause.